Each student’s path to college is unique. Cornerstone College Consulting is committed to guiding your teen down the right path and helping with the transition to a college where he or she will thrive. Critical to a successful process is understanding what matters – to your student, your family, and the colleges your student is considering – and maintaining focus on what matters every step of the way.

Setting the Cornerstone

An important factor in the college admission process is your teen’s high school experience. Grades and test scores count, of course, but other critical factors include challenging coursework, rich and relevant extra-curricular activities, and positive momentum in a number of areas as your teen transitions from freshman to senior year. My philosophy is to help set the cornerstone in your teen’s high school experience by mapping out a clear, well-thought-out high school to college plan that builds - piece by piece, stone by stone – a solid foundation of what matters to your student in the college admission process. The process begins with:

A review of the student transcript, high school course selections, and recommendations for standardized testing plans.

Suggestions for meaningful summer and enrichment programs.

Exploration of extra-curricular interests that help build valuable life skills.

Finding the Right Fit

Colleges – like the students who attend them – have their own distinct personalities. Cornerstone College Consulting helps your teen discover his or her individuality and uncover what matters to find an appropriate college fit. This is accomplished by:

Helping your teen confidently embrace his or her individuality.

Encouraging students to be open to many possibilities and explore a variety of educational plans.

Offering personalized guidance to help teens identify potential colleges that best fit their unique strengths and interests.

Using personality profiles and assessments to help teens explore possible college majors and careers.

Guiding students to engage in thoughtful research to ensure they are making informed decisions.

Minimizing Stress and Cultivating Success

Planning for college can be one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life. It can also be overwhelming, confusing, and a cause of tension between parents and the student. Cornerstone College Consulting aims to minimize stress by:

Creating a welcoming, positive environment and striving to make the process enjoyable and exciting

Encouraging students to take ownership of the process.

Equipping students with tools to keep track of the application components and deadlines.

Providing timely feedback to allow students to make progress on applications.

Helping your teen highlight what matters in his or her college essays to be sure they reflect his or her strengths and interests and are written to the best of their ability.

Making our absolute best effort to help your teen gain acceptance to colleges where he or she will be happy and get a great education.